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Celebrate vitamins and shakes vs Bariatric Eating's brand
Hi! I love Bariatric Eating's line of protein shakes, and have a lot of their flavors. Curious to know if anyone has tried Celebrate's shakes? If so, how was the flavor and texture? Were they filling? Some of the WLS bloggers rave about Celebrate brand. Also, has anyone tried Celebrate's complete multi? How big were they…
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How do you handle being snowed in?
Good Morning! Now that we are officially in winter and some of us have to deal with being snowed or iced in, wanted to check in and see how everyone handles it? I know for me personally, it's hard sometimes to stick to eating the best choices. I am sure I am not alone here so wanted to see what you guys did. Today we have…
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Happy New Year
Just wanted to wish all of you a Happy, healthy new year! This has been such an amazing, supportive group and I am so thankful to have "met" you guys!
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Hip Bursitis?
Curious if anyone has had hip bursitis? For a couple of months now my right side of my hip has been bugging me. When I sit upright in a chair like I am now I am fine but when I lay down to go bed or get up and start walking the pain is there. I work out with my trainer once a week but I spin 2-3 times/week. If anyone has…
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Anyone ever feel like garbage and not want to work out?
Been feeling really tired and run down over the past week or so. Not sure if it is due to the time change we had, my whirlwind trip to NY or what. My head is starting to feel congested and just not up to going to the gym..haven't been all week and I am working from home tomorrow so I can't go to spin (if I feel up for it),…
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Stress eating
Do any of you still find yourself stress eating? I have had a stressful week or two and today is very stressful. I worked out hard with my trainer today, and went to Starbucks for coffee. While I was on line the scones were calling my name ( I'm human even after surgery..lol) but I went for a decaf coffee and 2 string…
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Craving a diet coke
Hey all..had gastric bypass this past April. Been craving a Diet Coke. Does anyone have the occasional indulgence? I never have yet but just want a sip or two..
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Random - time of the month
Hey - so I am on a pill where I get my visit once every 3 months. I am due now and it is just starting but I was bleeding about 2 weeks ago. Was at my ON/GYN at the end of Jjne and everything came back fine. I feel like after surgery my cycle is changed - anyone else have this happen?
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Indulgences, "cheats", etc.
Morning! As I was driving into work I was thinking about food and some of the stuff I use or used to use as indulgences and how some of that has changed. Curious what everyone else uses as indulgences - does not have to be a substitute. For me, I LOVE pizza - but now I can get through one slice at most where before I could…
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Zoodles?
Hey - bought pre-spiralizer zoodles from Whole Foods. Have never eaten them or made them so curious if anyone eats these, how do you prepare them? Going to make this as a side dish to salmon tonight.
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Chike Coffee Protein Shake
Hey there and Happy 4th! Curious if anyone has tried the Chike coffee protein shake and any of their other flavors? It's hard to find in stores so before I pay shipping was wondering what anyone else thought about it? My other protein supplements became too sweet for me post op, but want to try and incorporate a shake for…
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AppleWatch Exercise -log active or total calories?
Hi..hope this isn't too silly a question but would you log your active calories or total calories from your AppleWatch Workouts onto MFP? Currently I am logging active calories - appreciate the feedback!
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Gardein or other protein substitute..question
Just curious if anyone uses Gardein or some other brand meat substitute crumbles or other product? I am slowly getting back to eating real meat (successfully ate most of a small 93/7 burger patty and 1/2 grilled chicken breast this week). If so..does it taste just like meat, and is that a true protein vs a protein that is…
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Weight Loss
Hey...lost 37 lbs pre-op and had surgery 5 weeks ago tomorrow, but only have lost 11 lbs since. Does that seem normal? My surgeon wants no activity outside of walking which I do when I walk the dog until 6 weeks out so 1 week to go. I also have not been able to tolerate meat, so most of my protein has come from soups…
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Lenny & Larrys
Just went to VitaminShoppe and picked up a Lenny & Larrys protein cookie -- they are AMAZING. Granted, I don't want to eat cookies and cannot wait to have a piece of grilled chicken, BUT if you are like me and are struggling with getting meat down it can help. I also bought a protein almond spread (I am sensitive to…
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Ugh -looking forward to getting through pain
Not sure if anyone has ever or is going through a phase where it feels like everything you eat and even drinking water causes you discomfort? Had 2 1/2 oz baked tilapia and 1/2 hour later I drank water and had that discomfort -- when will this go away????
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Figuring out the pouch
Hi there, Had bypass 8 days ago. My 2nd week I am able to advance to full liquids and puréed foods. I am using recipes I have found in bariatric blogs, as well as blended chicken salad. Does anyone have anything they recommend, and how long did it take to figure out how much to eat and how fast/slow to eat? Last night…
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Did anyone feel dizzy when getting up post op?
Was wondering if any of you felt slightly dizzy when getting up out of bed post op? I got home from the hospital last night and became dizzy...not sure if it's because I don't have fluids coming into/out of my body outside of water or a lack of nutrition.
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6 more days till surgery
6 days from today I have my surgery...so excited and admittedly a bit nervous but looking forward to a new life! :) Added a new member of the family who we pick up next Saturday, so I will be motivated to get moving...
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If you are interested in Eat The Bear Protein - 40% off
Hi, I just got an email from Eat The Bear - THE BEST protein I have found. If you want to check it out, use the code BACK40 for 40% off. Their website is www.etbfit.com. In the comments you can say Jen Cavanna referred you - I don't get anything from them but the owner works at my company and want him to know I love his…
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Pre-op diet question
Hi, I am starting my pre-op diet today - limited to 1200 calories max, 4oz of a lean protein a day, and 3 protein shakes/day. I am also allowed 2 c mom starchy vegetables like a salad and 2 TB dressing. I am only at around 600 calories..any suggestions what else I can eat? Am thinking of going to Starbucks and getting a…
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Anyone ever try Pasta Zero or Quest Pasta?
Hey there - I am not a big veggie fan (my veggie is typically salad), and so I don't think I would like "zoodles" - anyone ever try the pasta zero or quest pasta?
